Sermons on the wilderness sojurn:

The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1-13, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stepping Out Of Your Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of prayer, God's promise of provision, and the joyful journey towards praise as demonstrated in the story of Elijah and Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41-46.

Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of 1 Kings to understand the incredible potency of prayer, the beautiful promise of God's provision, and the joyful journey towards praise. E.M. Bounds once said, "Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

Crossing The Jordan Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 31, 2020

Life mostly consists of ordinary days. But, there are days and times that are epic and unforgettable! After 40 years in the desert, Israel was about to have a memorable day. They were about to arrive in the promised land!

Faith in the Wilderness Crossing the Jordan April 5, 2020 Life mostly consists of ordinary days. But, there are days and times that are epic and unforgettable! Weddings, the birth of a baby, funerals, promotions at work, moving into new home or to a new town. LSU beating Alabama! Some days are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:2-5, Joshua 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Turn The Wilderness Into A Pool Of Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore how God transforms our life's desolation into joy, turns our wilderness into fertile ground, and showers us with His abundant blessings, as depicted in Isaiah 35:1-7.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 35:1-7. Allow me to share the passage with you: "The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus, it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Topics: Wilderness, Water

40 Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

Explores Jesus' wilderness experience as a model for our own spiritual preparation and the transformative power of God's love in our trials.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united in the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of God's love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Spirit

Testing Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

Don't Prolong Your Wilderness Seasons

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 9, 2018

No one enjoys being in a wilderness season. Here's how to not prolong it.

I used to take a fair number of road trips. I took personal trips, too, but I traveled with my work as well, for about ten years. I always planned my trips carefully to avoid rush hours in large cities, and to be able to stay in a safe place each night. In order to make reservations for each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1, Deuteronomy 8:2, Exodus 16:3, Numbers 14:2, Numbers 11:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Meeting God In The Backside Of Your Wilderness

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 20, 2001

God comes near in our desert experiences

Ex 3:1-5, 12; 18:5 verse 1 - “... he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Mt. Horeb.” I) Explain Text – vs 2-5 A) We talk about deserts, wildernesses, valleys, mountains in our experiences. B) Deserts, wilderness, valleys - scarey places (Give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

From Generation To Generation - Israel In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2006

Israel turned an 11 day journey to the promised land into a 40 year process of meandering in circles, going nowhere. HOW TO BREAK THE CYCLE! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

From Generation To Generation Psalm 78 Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. A Biblical generation is 40 years. That sums ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72, Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Can Learn In The Wilderness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 9, 2005

In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to identify ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Finding God's Way In Life's Wilderness

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 23, 2005

David discovers that even amidst life’s pressure, confusion, failure and daily living, God provides a way through life’s wilderness.

Finding God’s Way in Life’s Wilderness Psalm 25:1-9 (New International Version) 1To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Ic3a]: Israel In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2020

Today's lesson concerns the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ unbelief. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went backward in unbelief, instead of foreword in faith, they missed their inheritance and died in the wilderness.

6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #12 [IC3a]: Israel in the Wilderness (HEBREWS 3:6b-11) Context: The context is the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites’ experience of unbelief in the wilderness. Because of their neglect to hear God’s message they delayed at the border. Because the people went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Leads Us Through Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

Moses the Man of God has assembled the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai before his death, he taught them the importance of remembering the Past, revering Lord, and revalidating life.

Theme: He Leads me through Wilderness Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6 which is our annual theme; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Was Led Into The Wilderness By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus full of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness. God also leads us into wilderness experiences.

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It"S Enough

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 14, 2011

This sermon reflects the wilderness and how the tempter uses doubt to test the marque, a model brand of the faith of Jesus Christ in and against the shortcomings of the simple ones holding on by the faith of a mustard seed.

Matthew 4: 1-10 Following the Lord through wilderness is where holiness is obtained; on green grass with jaborandi, it’s like dew following an early morning; in my ears, the lullabies are singed. I had to resist the easy way out of compromising to fall to sleep. My heart for the word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational